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Fred was born August 7, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late William Fredrick Taylor and Vivian Iona McMakin Taylor. He was a graduate of Charleston Southern University and received a master’s degree from The Citadel. He was a veteran of the US Air Force Reserves. Fred taught and coached high school football for 38 years, serving at Williston High School, Camden Military Academy, Harleyville-Ridgeville High School, St. George High School, Kingstree High School and Hemingway High School. In 1984 he served as the assistant head coach at the North/South All-Star Game and was the head coach for the 1991 game. He was a longtime member and past president of the South Carolina Coaches Association. Fred was an avid Clemson fan, a duck hunter and sports enthusiast. Fred was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife Linda, Fred is survived by: his two sons, W.F. “Rick” Taylor, III and Walter D. Taylor; grandsons, Will Taylor IV and Henry Taylor; and several nieces and nephews
Fred’s family will greet friends and family to celebrate his life 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at www.heart.org or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online at www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
My sincere condolences. My prayers are with the family. Fred will be dearly missed. His smile was contagious and his talents were numerous.
May God grant you peace and strength in this trying time.
So very sorry to hear of Coach Taylor’s death! I grew up with Rick and Walt living not far from me. Having lost both parents I am completely aware of how you are feeling! You will be in my prayers!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
With Heartfelt Condolences and Prayers for the Family…
I did not know Mr. Taylor myself, But I am hearing his name and the love that each and everyone of them had for Mr. Taylor.He had to be a great person for all of stories and love and respect from all of the young students at Hemingway High School. For young HS students to admire a teacher-coach speaks volumns about his character.
To my ‘home girl’ Linda and Family:
Please know that Laurie, Will and I are very sorry for your loss.
Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and in our prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
Veronica Davis Clinkscales
I am so sorry to hear about Fred, and I’m hoping to get to Kingstree tomorrow for the visitation. I have such good memories of y’all from the good old days at St. George High School. Peace be with you all.
Walt, Rick and family – may your happy memories give you peace and comfort you during this challenging time.
Sorry to hear about Coach Taylor. He was my coach at Camden military academy. Coach may you RIP. My prayers are with Mrs Taylor and the boys. Coach was a major influence in my life. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to coach family. He was my coach at Kingstree Senior High and 1991 North/South Allstar game. Coach I will never forget what you instilled in me growing up as a teenager.
Linda, Gregg and I were heartbroken to hear of Fred’s passing. We have such a great memories 🤗 We will be lifting y’all up in prayer🙏❤️
You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
We were so very sorry to hear about Coach Taylor. “Mom,” Walt and Rick y’all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are in Clemson now, and these beautiful orange sunsets will have a whole new meaning for us up here, from now on. We love y’all. God bless.
Fred was a good man and will be missed. My deepest condolences to the Taylor family on your loss.
Hi Mrs. Taylor and Family,
My condolences to you and your family… We miss you and love y’all… Miranda Grayton Benjamin and Leroy Benjamin St. George High School Class of ’89 and Class of ’86…
Sorry to hear about Coach Taylor. He was my Civics/World Geography teacher in the ninth grade, World History teacher in the tenth grade and Psychology teacher in the eleventh grade. He was one of my favorite teachers at Hemingway High. R.I.P. Coach and prayers for your family. Darrell Cockfield Hemingway High School Class of 98.
I can’t say enough about Coach Taylor. I knew him as both a coach and an instructor at Camden Military Academy between 1978 and 1980. I don’t recall him being anything but supportive in every way. A mentor and role model that I have referenced many times in both my personal and professional life.
MY CONDOLENCES. Mr. Taylor was a sweet wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. Thank You for all that you have done for the children of Williamsburg County. He will be missed. Rick, I am here for you when you need me. I LOVE YOU, BROTHER.
Mrs. Linda, Rick, and Walt, you all have my deepest sympathy. Coach Taylor taught me at Harleyville-Ridgeville and I can say that he was a great teacher and coach. He was loved by all at H-R High School. I love y’all and I am praying for y’all.
Mrs. Taylor, Rick, and Walt, I was sorry to hear about Coach Taylor’s passing. Prayers to all of you for peace and fond memories.
Linda, Rick, Walt and Families,
Margie and I are very sorry for your loss. We appreciated very much the good things he and you did for the students of Upper Dorchester County-how to play sports and show good sportsmanship as well as making them scholars. We have thought of you through the years and are sad that we did not visit more often. If we can help in any way, contact us,
Condolences to the Taylor Family.